Information on leveling of sound reinforcement systems

For the operation of public address systems in restaurants and at events, the competent authority generally requires the leveling of the system.

In the case of an exceptional permit for events (pursuant to §10 LImSchG) or permits for public outdoor events (pursuant to §11 LImSchG), the permit may stipulate that the system must be levelled by a notified body pursuant to §29b BImSchG – we will be happy to do this for you and lend you the appropriate equipment (sound level limiters).

In the case of restaurants and discos, the competent authority often demands that the sound system be levelled as part of the approval process. The levelling is based on the standard values according to TA Lärm. In addition, the low-frequency noise (i.e. the basses) is evaluated according to DIN 45680.

For more information, please refer to our leaflets on the leveling of sound reinforcement systems: